A Sacred Retreats Equinox Experience on Fish River
Join Tate Sutton on September 18 or 20 to relax on the banks of Fish River for a half-day Sacred Retreats experience. Created to mark the quiet threshold between summer and autumn, the Autumn Gathering is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, spend time in meaningful community, and intentionally enter a new season. For three and a half unhurried hours, we will move, breathe, gather around a seasonal table, reflect, create, and connect.
Gather. Ground. Reflect. Receive. Create. Connect.
Summer asks us to expand.
Autumn asks us to gather ourselves home.
Choose the gathering that fits your schedule. The same Sacred Retreats experience will be offered twice.
9/18 Friday 10 am – 1:30 pm
9/20 Sunday 2 pm – 5:30 pm
Come spend a few unhurried hours stepping intentionally
out of summer and into autumn.
Imagine your day here…
You arrive on Fish River and there is already something seasonal waiting for you to sip, along with a cool towel and a few quiet minutes to settle in.
Beneath the trees, we begin to move. Nothing strenuous, nothing to prove. Just grounding movement, Pilates, yoga, breath, and the river beside us.
From there, the pace softens even more. You’ll settle into an autumn equinox meditation and reflect on what this year has grown in you, what you’re ready to release, and what you want to welcome next.
Then we gather around The Autumn Table for seasonal food, something delicious to drink, and the kind of conversation that happens when nobody is rushing anywhere.
Later, you’ll wander through our little Autumn Apothecary, filling your own simmer jar with dried fruits, herbs, and warming spices and creating a botanical bundle to carry home.
Before we leave, we’ll return to the river for a release-and-receive ritual and closing circle.
And when you go home, you’ll take your creations, a curated Sacred Retreats gift bag, and hopefully a little more peace, a little more clarity, and the feeling that you actually noticed the beginning of a new season.
THIS GATHERING IS FOR YOU IF…
You’re craving a meaningful way to mark the changing season.
You’ve been moving quickly and want an afternoon that feels slower.
You love beautiful food, nature, seasonal rituals, intentional gatherings, and genuine conversation.
You’re curious about Sacred Retreats but aren’t ready for a full destination retreat.
Or maybe you simply love autumn and want an excuse to celebrate its arrival.
*You do not need to be experienced in yoga, meditation, journaling, or crafting.*
You are invited to come exactly as you are.
Overview of the Day:
Friday, September 18 from 10 am – 1:30 pm | Sunday, September 20 from 2 pm – 5:30 pm
10 am / 2 pm – Arrive
10:15 am / 2:15 pm – Opening
10:30 am / 2:30 pm – Autumn Grounding Practice: Mindful Movement, with Pilates & yoga
11:15 am / 3:15 pm – Equinox Meditation and Seasonal Reflection
11:30 am / 3:30 pm – The Autumn Table: seasonal grazing table, refreshments, and conversation
12 pm / 4 pm – The Autumn Botanical Apothecary: Simmer Jars, Botanical Bundles
12:50 pm / 4:50 pm – Release and Receive Ceremony
1 pm / 5 pm – River Closing Circle
1:30 pm / 5:30 pm – Gifts and Goodbyes
My hope is that you leave feeling clearer, softer, more grounded, and more connected to the season you’re entering.
WHAT TO BRING
- A yoga mat
- A water bottle
- A journal and pen
Everything else will be provided.
Dress for the weather and for spending part of our gathering outdoors.
MEET YOUR RETREAT HOST:
Health and Wellness Innovator
Hi, I’m Tate. I’m a yoga teacher, holistic health coach, retreat leader, and the founder of Thrive with Tate and Sacred Retreats. I create experiences designed to help people slow down, prioritize their peace and purpose, and remember how good it feels to be fully present in their own lives.
Over the years, Sacred Retreats has taken my guests and me around the world, but some of my favorite moments happen right here at home on Fish River.
The Autumn Gathering is a little piece of that retreat magic brought home: thoughtful movement, beautiful food, creativity, nature, meaningful conversation, and enough space to simply be.
I can’t wait to welcome you to the river and celebrate the beginning of a new season together.
What are you ready to welcome this season?
Tate’s retreat helped me find hope and purpose again. The guided meditations, supportive community, incredible food, and nurturing environment created a safe space for healing and transformation. I left feeling lighter, stronger, and ready to move forward with gratitude and love in my heart.Johanna F.
Maine 2025
Reserve Your Spot
Your investment of $150 includes the full mini retreat experience, seasonal food and refreshments, all workshop and craft materials, take-home creations, and a curated Sacred Retreats gift bag.
Any questions? I am happy to help. Please send any questions or inquiries to Tate via email, [email protected].
A Few Things to Know
Where is The Autumn Gathering held?
It is located on Fish River in Fairhope, Alabama. The exact address and arrival details are sent after registration.
What happens if it rains?
The gathering continues rain or shine, using covered/indoor spaces when needed. Severe-weather updates will be communicated directly.
What should I bring?
Yoga mat, water bottle, journal and comfortable clothes. Everything else is waiting for you.
Do I need yoga experience?
Not at all.
Can I come by myself?
Of course! Many guests arrive as strangers and leave as family. Genuine connections form quickly here.
What is the cancellation policy?
Registrations are nonrefundable due to advance preparation of food, supplies and gifts, but may be transferred to another guest.
A NOTE FROM TATE
Sacred Retreats began with the belief that we need spaces in our lives where we can slow down enough to actually notice ourselves again, to walk our path of purpose, and deeply connect with other people.
Usually those spaces take us somewhere far away.
For The Autumn Gathering, I wanted to create that same feeling here at home.
A few hours beside the river. A beautiful table. Movement and stillness.
Something made with your hands. Something released. Something chosen.
And a new season beginning.
I would love to gather here with you for this new season.
With gratitude and light,
Tate
Choose your Autumn Gathering:
Come gather with me on Fish river and welcome autumn intentionally.